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Olympia Convalescent Hospital

1100 S. Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006

(213) 487-3000 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing4★★★★☆
Quality2★★☆☆☆
Federal fines$47,8452 fines

Medicare flags this nursing home for abuse. Medicare adds this flag when a home was cited for abuse that harmed a resident, or for potential abuse more than once. Ask the home what changed.

Inspection citations

41 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 6, 2026 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Complaint
Jul 30, 2026 E · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Routine
Jul 30, 2026 E · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Jul 30, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Jul 30, 2026 D · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Routine
Jul 30, 2026 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jul 30, 2026 F · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jul 24, 2026 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jul 24, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Apr 24, 2026 J · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Aug 28, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Aug 25, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Aug 11, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 16, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
May 16, 2025 D · potential Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Routine
May 16, 2025 D · potential Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Routine
May 16, 2025 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
May 16, 2025 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Routine
May 16, 2025 E · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Routine
May 16, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
May 16, 2025 E · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
May 16, 2025 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Jan 16, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jun 17, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 2, 2024 E · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Routine
May 2, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
May 2, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
May 2, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
May 2, 2024 E · potential Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Routine
May 2, 2024 E · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
May 2, 2024 E · potential Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Routine
May 2, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
May 2, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
May 2, 2024 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
May 2, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
May 2, 2024 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
May 2, 2024 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Jan 22, 2024 E · potential Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Complaint
Jan 22, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Oct 24, 2023 D · potential Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

Questions to ask on a visit

Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
056321
Certified beds
135
Legal owner
1100 South Alvarado Street, LLC

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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